How to pronounce trach
Say it like TRAYK. Trach is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TRAYK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trach pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of trach
American and British speakers say trach in essentially the same way: /treɪk/ in the US and /treɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAYK.
What does trach mean?
- A tracheotomy or tracheostomy.
- The tube inserted in a tracheotomy.
- One who undergoes a tracheotomy.
- Alternative form of trache (“fit with tracheostomy tube”).
Words that rhyme with trach
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trach.
Questions about saying trach
How do you pronounce trach?
Say TRAYK. The American pronunciation is /treɪk/. In British English it is /treɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trach?
Trach is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TRAYK.
Do Americans and Brits say trach the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /treɪk/ and the British form is /treɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.